Mexican Shrimp Cocktail


Course : Shrimp
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


1 cup water

1/3 cup lime juice

1 clove garlic finely chopped

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon pepper

24 medium shrimp; raw

1 medium avocado peeled and chopped

2 medium jalapeno chiles

1/4 cup tomato chopped

2 tablespoons onion chopped

2 tablespoons carrot finely chopped

2 tablespoons cilantro snipped

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups lettuce finely shredded

1 medium lemon wedges
 

Preparation / Directions:


NOTE: Shrimp should be peeled and deveined. Jalapeno Chiles should be seeded and finely chopped. Heat water, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper to boiling in a 4-quart Dutch oven; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered until reduced to 2/3 cup. Add shrimp. Cover and simmer 3 minutes; do NOT overcook. Immediately remove shrimp from liquid with slotted spoon; place in bowl of iced water. Simmer liquid until reduced to 2 T; cool. Mix reduced liquid, shrimp and remaining ingredients except shredded lettuce and lemon wedges in a glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Just before serving place 1/4 cup lettuce on each of 6 serving dishes. Divide shrimp mixture among dishes. Garnish with lemon wedges.


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